Lovejoy Pool Reopening Timeline and Repairs
Summary
Lovejoy Pool — one of only two indoor pools in the city — has been shut since April 2025 due to mold and dehumidification problems, and a broken water main flooded the mechanical room. Repairs are estimated at about $1.1 million, with $1 million in emergency funding requested; the parks department promises a hiring resolution and timeline within four to five weeks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $1.1 million in repairs, with $1 million in emergency capital funding requested.
About 400 swimmers a month — many of them seniors — from across the city, particularly Lovejoy District residents.
Pool users have lost an indoor aquatic facility for over a year and a half.
Mentions & discussions (3)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Nov 4, 2026
Lovejoy Pool — one of only two indoor pools in the city — has been shut since April 2025 due to mold and dehumidification problems, and a broken water main flooded the mechanical room. Repairs are estimated at about $1.1 million, with $1 million in emergency funding requested; the parks department promises a hiring resolution and timeline within four to five weeks.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Oct 20, 2026
The Lovejoy Pool has been closed for over a year for repairs, prompting calls for clear timelines and regular public updates from the city.
City of Buffalo To Open Six Pools With Enhanced Safety Measures, Offer Free Swim Lessons
City of Buffalo To Open Six Pools With Enhanced Safety Measures, Offer Free Swim Lessons City of Buffalo (.gov)
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